The project team will not meet the threshold requirements of a particular LEED credit. What is the proper course of action that the team should take regarding this credit?

A. Submit a CIRB. Not include the credit in the final applicationC. Apply for an exceptionD. Appeal the credit

B

Before submitting a CIR for technical assistance, what actions should the Project Team take when considering a strategy for credit compliance but are unsure if the strategy would satisfy the necessary requirements? (Choose 3)

A. Discuss the strategy with a USGBC regional chapter

B. search the CIR database to see if the same inquiry has been previously addressed

C. Contact LEED customer service as a last resort

D. write a letter or call USGBC

E. the project team should reevaluate the credit of prerequisite intent

F. the strategy cannot be used if not addressed in the appropriate 2009 LEED rating system

B, C, and E

What statements are not true regarding the LEED certification process?

A. Each Credit Interpretation Request (CIRs) has a fee of $220.00B. Appeals for credits can be filed for any of the LEED rating systemsC. The Credit Interpretation Request (CIR) process is available to all rating systems except LEED for Existing BuildingsD. The project administrator must be a LEED AP

C and D

A project team submitted a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR) regarding a particular strategy to meet a credit's requirements and was notified the strategy is acceptable. What is true regarding this scenario?

A. The project team will earn an Innovation in Design for an innovative approach due to the use of a different strategy to achieve the credit

B. The project team will not be allowed to earn exemplary performance for the credit if exemplary performance is available

C. The project has met the requirements for the credit and will achieve the credit

D. The project team must still demonstrate that the requirements for the credit were met

D

What does ASHRAE 55-2005 specify?

A.Commuting surveys

B. Energy performance

C. Indoor air quality

D. Thermal comfort

D

If a building has already earned LEED for New Construction certification, what additional certifications could the building earn in the future?

An architect is designing a mixed use building that will have retail space on the lower floors and residential condominiums on the upper floors. The building will also include space for a pre-kindergarten learning facility. What LEED rating system would be most appropriate.

A. LEED for Retail

B. LEED for Commercial Interiors

C. LEED for Schools

D. LEED for New Construction

D

When selecting windows for a building project, along with performance and adaptability what else should the project team consider?

A. The social context of the windows

B. Embodied energy of the windows

C. Leverage points in the windows

D. Reusing old windows

B

What are acceptable ways to USGBC in text according to the USGBC Trademark Policy?

A. US Green Building Council

B. USGBC

C. U.S. Green Building Council

D. U.S. GBC

B and C

What should the project team do with the LEED Score Card once it has been completed?

A. Refer to it during the construction process

B. Mail it to USGBC

C. Use it to determine the baseline building water use

D. Use it to determine project soft-costs

A

The LEED Credit Checklist is also called the LEED Scorecard. T or F

T

A potential LEED project could be certified under either LEED for Existing Buildings or LEED for New Construction. How should the project team decide which rating system to use?

A. LEED for New Construction always has priority since it is the most popular rating systemB. The project team must independently decide which rating system to useC. The rating system that could earn the least points should always be selectedD. Use the 40/60 ruleE. The rating system that could earn the most points should always be selected

B and D

What does 'LEED Certified' indicate?

A. A project that has been certified at the base level

B. The LEED Rating System

C. A project that has been certified

D. The LEED certification process

A

A project team is considering registering a two story residential building for LEED for New Construction. Each story is 500 SF. What is true about this scenario?

A. LEED for New Construciton could not be used because residential projects must be at least four stories high for this rating systemB. The project team could apply for a building size exception in order to use LEED for New ConstructionC. LEED for New Construction could be used if the LEED project boundary is no more than 50,000 SFD. LEED for New Construction could be used because the project meets the 1,000 SF minimum floor area requirements

A

What is an example of a negative feedback loop?

A. A thermostat where the temperature feedback indicates to the system when to turn off

B. A warmer atmosphere melts more ice, changing the Earth's albedo which further warms the atmosphere

C. Warming oceans releasing greenhouse gasses which would warm the ocean even more

D. Increased heat islands require more mechanical cooling which generates more greenhouse gas emissions causing the need for more cooling

A

What is a negative feedback loop?

change in a condition which leads to a response that counteracts that change

What provides a volume certification path to enable owners to integrate LEED across the board as a standard feature of their design, construction and operations?

D. Green buildings have no major significant cost difference to non-green buildings

D

A building owner's project includes a major HVAC renovation, significant envelope modifications, and major interior rehabilitation. The owner will occupy 20% of the building's leasable square footage. What LEED rating system would be most appropriate for this project?

A. LEED for Core and ShellB. LEED for New ConstructionC. LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and MaintenanceD. LEED for Commercial Interiors

A

A multi-family building that is 3 stories would be certified under what rating system?

A. LEED for New Construction

B. LEED for Core and Shell

C. LEED for Commercial Interiors

D. LEED for Homes

D

What statement is true regarding the property boundary and the LEED project boundary?

A. The property boundary is the total area within the legal property boundaries of a site while the LEED project boundary is the portion of the site submitted for LEED

B. The property boundary is the portion of the site submitted for LEED while the LEED project boundary marks where the LEED project ends

C. They can be the same, but the property boundary includes only the area submitted for LEED

D. The definitions are the same

A

Compared to conventional building a green building project and construction budget will also include:

A. Life cycle costing

B. Costs to implement erosion control plans

C. Fees to review local laws and standards

D. Soft costs

A

What are the goals of the Minimum Program Requirements?

A. Ensure prerequisites are met

B.Reduce certification process challenges

C.Protect the integrity of the LEED program

D.Give clear guidance to customers

E.Verify buildings are meeting environmental goals

B, C, and D

What measures embodied carbon by looking at an entire project, and takes into account the site disturbance, landscape and ecosystem installation or restoration, building size and base materials of construction?

A. Wingspread Principles

B. TRACI

C. Carbon Neural Online

D. Construction Carbon Calculator

D

Which is not a LEED Minimum Program Requirement?

A. Minimum building height

B. Minimum building to site ratio

C. Permanent building/space

D. Minimum floor area

A

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs)?

A. CIRs are submitted via LEED OnlineB. A favorable ruling guarantees credit approvalC. CIRs are for projects seeking technical and administrative guidanceD. CIRs must be limited to no more than 600 words

B

Which of the following statements is true about Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs)?

A. CIRs can be submitted for prerequisites

B. CIRs can only be submitted during the design phase of a project

C. Product vendors can access all CIRs to meet any updated credit requirements

D. CIRs cannot be submitted in regards to the LEED Accredited Professional credit

A

What plan details the strategies to improve indoor air quality of a building's occupants?

A. Integrated Indoor Air Quality Management Plan

B. Indoor Air Management Best Practices

C. Air Quality Assessment Plan

D. Indoor Air Quality Management Plan

D

An existing commercial office building will be renovating tenant spaces on three of its six floors. Additionally, the scope of the project includes full window replacement, HVAC system replacement, plumbing system replacement, and tenant fit-out of interior spaces. Which LEED product or products are best suited to this project?

A. LEED for Core and Shell and LEED for Existing BuildingsB. LEED for Existing BuildingsC. LEED for New ConstructionD. LEED for Commercial Interiors and LEED for Core and Shell

D

Which of the following projects would not be eligible for LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance certification?

A. A commercial building that doesn't have any tenants yet and is unoccupiedB. An owner occupied building certified under LEED for Commercial InteriorsC. A 12 month old school building that has not earned any LEED certificationD. A tenant occupied building certified under LEED for Commercial Interiors

A

What additional LEED certification would a project team likely pursue for an office building that has already earned LEED Core and Shell and the offices will be leased out to tenants?

A. LEED for Commercial Interiors

B. LEED for New Construction

C. LEED for Homes

D. LEED Core and Shell post-certification

A

What minimum floor area is needed for New Construction, Core and Shell, Schools, Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance projects?

A. 10,000 sq ft

B. 1,000 sq ft

C. 5,000 sq ft

D. There is no minimum

B

What are the key criteria that define green building performance?

A. Minimum project requirements

B. Third party standards

C. Innovative designs

D. Prerequisites

D

USGBC was organized and then LEED was created because the green building industry lacked which important factor?

A. An oversight organization to bring together all parts of the green building industry

B. A system and organization to spread green building information

C. A certification award to encourage interest in the real estate industry

D. A standard measurement and definition of green building

D

Which of the following are not Minimum Program Requirements for a LEED for New Construction project?

A. The project must have zero use of CFC-based refrigerantsB. The project must serve 1 or more Full Time Equivalent (FTE) occupantsC. The gross floor area of the LEED project building must be no less than 2% of the gross land area within the LEED project boundaryD. All project work must comply with applicable federal, state, and local building-related environmental laws and regulations in place where the project is located

A

What is an example of adaptive reuse?

A. Designing a building with a flexible floor plan that can accommodate offices or apartments

B. Designing classrooms so they can be divided into separate class spaces.

C. Renovating a historic home

D. Tearing down an old steel mill and putting residences on the property.

A

What is adaptive reuse?

the design and construction of a building so that it can serve as a future use different than its current use

What is not a factor in the calculation of embodied energy when using the Construction Carbon Calculator?

A. Landscape

B. Number of occupants

C. Project materials

D. Site disturbance

E. Building size

B

To meet the minimum program requirements for a new park welcome center, how big does the welcome center need to be if the LEED project boundary is 100,000 square feet?

Which of the following projects would not be eligible for LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance certification?

A. A commercial building that doesn't have any tenants yet and is unoccupiedB. An owner occupied building certified under LEED for Commercial InteriorsC. A 12 month old school building that has not earned any LEED certificationD. A tenant occupied building certified under LEED for Commercial Interiors

A

Which of the following is a primary goal of the USGBC?

A. Market transformation of the building industry

B. To reduce the construction schedule of projects

C. To promote green products

D. To reduce the construction costs of a building

A

What LEED rating system addresses exterior site maintenance programs?

A. LEED for New Construction

B. LEED for Core and Shell

C. LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance

D. LEED for Schools

C

What is necessary for a project to be a viable candidate for LEED certification?

A. The project is not located on a Greenfield

B. Meets all prerequisites

C. Can achieve the minimum number of points necessary to earn the Certified level

D. The project can achieve 40 points

B and C

What is the minimum certification level in LEED?

A. Certified

B. Accredited

C. Approved

D. certified

A

Sustainable design strategies for a building are successfully implemented by using?

C. The scorecard gives the project team the option of not earning prerequisites

D. Innovation in Design credits are not listed in the LEED scorecard

B

Which LEED rating system has pre-certification?

A. LEED for Core and Shell

B. LEED for New Construction

C. LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance

D. LEED for Schools

E. LEED for Commercial Interiors

A

Which of the following are mandatory for LEED certification?

A. Achieving all Regional Priority credits

B. Meeting all prerequisites

C. Meeting the Minimum Program Requirements

D. Earning innovation in Design points

E. Earning at least 50 points

B and C

A LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance project must comply with what building-related environmental laws between the project's performance period through the expiration of the LEED certification?

A. Federal and state laws only

B. Federal laws only

C. All federal, state, and local laws

D. Federal laws and LEED referenced standards only

C

Which of the following is a example of the triple bottom line in practice?

A. An energy efficient building built on a site with endangered species

B. A building with good indoor air quality and minimal insulation

C. A residential project that contributes to neighborhood revitalization

D. A building material purchased and shipped from overseas

C

Which of the following would not be considered part of the built environment?

A. A city park developed on the site of a former steel mill

B. Single office building

C. Natural pond

D. Personal shelter

C

LEED Minimum Project Requirements prohibit gerrymandering. What does this mean?

A. Adjusting a project boundary for the benefit of earning credits/prerequisites

B. Making the project building area less than 2% of the site area

C. Defining the site area to exclude green space between campus projects

review process that identifies and selects the lowest lifecycle cost options in design, materials, and processes that achieves the desired level of performance, reliability and customer satisfaction

What does the Construction Carbon Calculator measure?

A. Greenhouse gas emissions from a building's energy use during operations

B. Fossil fuels consumed from material transport

C. The embodied carbon implications fo the construction process

D. The carbon footprint of Full Time Equivalents (FTEs)

C

What will have to be included in the project work if the project is to be considered a major renovation?

A. Installation of a new irrigation system

B. Toilet replacements

C. Major HVAC renovation

D. Carpet and flooring upgrades

C

Which statement is true regarding the certification process?

A. Appeals can only be submitted after project certification has been awarded

B. Appeals are only allowed during the preliminary review

C. Appeals can be submitted after the final application review

D. Appeals may be submitted at any time in the process after the project is registered

C

If a split review is being done and a project team was denied a credit, when can they appeal?

A. Appeals can only be submitted during the design phase

B. Appeals are only be allowed during the construction phase

C. Appeals are allowed for design phase and construction phase

D. Appeals are only allowed during the preliminary review

C

After project registration for a commercial project, how can the project team use the LEED Certification Mark?

A. The LEED Certification Mark cannot be usedB. The LEED Certification Mark can be used in advertisements or marketing materialsC. The LEED Certification Mark can be used in press releasesD. The LEED Certification Mark can be used to indicate pre-certification

What rating system adjusts the certification level (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Certified) based on the project size?

A. LEED for Schools

B. LEED for Neighborhood Development

C. LEED for Homes

D. LEED for Retail

C

What is a benefit of submitting a formal inquiry under LEED Interpretations compared to Project Credit Interpretation Rulings?

A. Precedent setting outcomes

B. Smaller fees

C. Shorter turn-around time

D. Less rigorous review process

A

What must a project do to earn LEED certification after selecting a rating system?

A. Satisfy all prerequisites for the selected rating system and earn a minimum number of pointsB. Earn a minimum number of points onlyC. Satisfy relevant prerequisites for the selected rating system and earn a minimum number of pointsD. Pay the relevant fees and have a Green Rater approve the project

A

Which statement is true regarding a LEED for New Construction?

A. No refrigerants are used in the HVAC systems

B. This rating system is for buildings that do not primarily serve K-12 educational, retail, or designated healthcare uses

C. No refrigerants are used in the building

D. This rating system can be used for tenant spaces

B

Which of these is a major concept that is integral to green building and sustainability?

A. Systems thinking

B. Linear planning and design processes

C. Life cycle approach

D. Integrated process

E. Open systems

A, C and D

What term refers to the investigation and valuation of the environmental impacts of a given product or service caused or necessitated by its existence?

A. Life cycle costing

B. Hard cost

C. Life cycle assessment

D. Soft cost

C

Which of the following projects would not meet the minimum program requirements for certification?

A. A new building on an office campus located next door to an existing certified buildingB. A new laboratory building that will be located partially undergroundC. A building project that is three stories highD. A modular classroom that can be moved to another location on the school property

D

What are the life cycle costing benefits of a vegetated roof?

A. Reduced heat islands

B. Lower maintenance costs

C. Reduction in storm water runoff

D. Longer product life

B and C

The Green Label Plus certification is used for what materials?

A. FloorsB. Cleaning productsC. WoodD. Carpets

D

A declarant is the person on the project team who:

A. Creates the project narrative

B. Assigns credits to each of the team members

C. Is technically qualified to verify the information on the LEED credit forms and is authorized by the project administrator to sign the form

D. Submits any Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs) to GBCI

C

Each LEED credit and prerequisite includes the intent of the credit/prerequisite. What is the "intent" of a credit/prerequisite?

A. Addresses the synergies and trade-offs between credits

B. Outlines concerns specific to specific goals

C. Details the level of performance needed to achieve a credit

D. Identifies the main sustainability goal or benefit of the prerequisite or credit

D

Which of the following is not a goal of the LEED Volume Program?

A. Identify the basic construction and development activities for which the LEED program was designed to evaluate

C. Encourage building owners to incorporate LEED, including documentation, into standard practices, procedures and tracking processes

D. Provide a cost-effective path to achieving LEED certification on a volume scale

A

What is cradle to cradle?

A. The investigation and valuation of the environmental impacts of a given product or service

B. The linear view of the life of a product, from creation to the end of its useful life

C. A life-cycle analysis to describe a material or product that is recycled into a new product at the end of its useful life

D. The evaluation of the total cost of a building or product over its useful life

C

When there are two or more rating systems that might be applicable to a project, how should the project team decide which rating system to use?

A. Choose LEED for Core and ShellB. Choose the rating system that has the most regional priorityC. Choose the rating system that will result in the lowest certification costsD. Use the 40/60 rule

D

What standard might need to be consulted for increasing building energy performance?

A. Green-eB. ASHRAE 90.1-2007C. ISO 14020D. SMACNA

B

What is the primary difference between LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance and other LEED rating systems?

A. Measures building performance over a period of timeB. Required a LEED AP to be on the building maintenance staffC. Applies to any type of building projectD. Can be applied to only part of a building

A

Why does the USGBC outline rules on use of its trademarks and logos?

A. USGBC wants to be able to charge a fee for logo useB. USGBC wants to make sure it retains control over what is said about LEEDC. USGBC wants to make sure its message is spread accuratelyD. USGBC wants customers to be directed to its website for clear information

C

Green building solutions should include a balance between:

A. A limited number of stakeholders

B. Energy use and energy creation

C. Environmental, social, and economic benefits

D. Urban and suburban areas

C

A project team has excluded a section of land in order to meet the requirements of one of the LEED credits. What is true about this action?

A. This action would only be allowed under the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance rating system

B. This action is allowed if the gross floor area of the LEED project building is less than 2% of the gross land area within the LEED project boundary

C. This action would not be allowed under any of the rating systems

D. Certain sections of land can be excluded from the site boundary if a responsible party submits a licensed professional exemption form

C

The LEED project boundary may not include land that is owned by a party other than that which owns the LEED project unless:

A. The land is part of a larger campus project

B. The land will be included in a future LEED certification

C. The land will be donated for the purposes of earning an ID point

D. The land is associated with and supports normal building operations for the LEED project building

D

For a building project, when does the life cycle approach begin?

A. With the initial pre-design decisions and goal setting

B. After a site has been selected

C. During materials selection

D. During project scheduling

A

Once a person has been added as a team member to LEED Online by the project administrator the team member can use LEED Online to:

A. Submit Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs)

B. Find information about products and strategies that will help achieve the credits the project team will pursue

C. See if any credit has been approved or denied, even if the credit is not assigned to that team member

D. Download electronic copies of the USGBC reference guide for the project's rating system

A and C

What is the primary purpose of registering a project for LEED?

A. To gain access to project tools and resources

B. To get your company and the project media publicity

C. To register individuals for the GBCI exams

D. To obtain free USGBC consulting

A

Economic prosperity, environmental stewardship and social responsibility define a project's:

A. Innovation

B. Minimum Program Requirements

C. Triple bottom line

D. Federal, state, and/or local regulations

C

A school building consumes electricity from the grid at night while contributing energy back to the grid during the day from on-site solar panels resulting in the school having no electricity costs. This is an example of:

A. Carbon neutrally

B. Zero waste

C. Water balance

D. Net-zero energy

D

What standard applies to natural ventilation?

A. ASHRAE 62.1-2007B. Green-eC. ASHRAE 55-2004D. SMACNA

A

LEED for New Construction, Core and Shell, Schools, and Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance were designed to evaluate what building types?

A. High-rise residential buildings

B. Community development

C. Interior spaces

D. Commercial buildings

E. Institutional buildings

A, D, E

What process identifies the high-performance building systems that will save money over the life of a project?

A. Access to credit requirementsB. Project team members can view LEED submittals from other projectsC. Project team members can view case studies of former LEED projectsD. Projects can appeal denied credits

D

What are the precedent-setting rulings that can be applied to multiple projects?

A. LEED Interpretations

B. LEED Prerequisites

C. LEED Credits

D. CIRs

A

What represens the key criteria for green buildings, interiors, and neighborhoods?

A. Credit Interpretation Rulings (CIRs)

B. LEED Interpretations

C. LEED Prerequisites

D. Project goals

C

How is the LEED project boundary defined for a single building development?

A. The edge of the development footprintB. The entire project scopeC. The edge of the building footprintD. The portion of the project site submitted for LEED certification

B and D

What LEED Rating System is used for interior tenant improvements?

A. LEED for Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance

B. LEED for New Construction

C. LEED for Core and Shell

D. LEED for Commercial Interiors

D

What does the IPMVP Volume III provide information on?

A. Best practices for verifying the energy performance of a new building

Where should a project team go for updates and errata for the LEED for New Construction rating system?

A. USGBC.orgB. LEED OnlineC. GBCI.orgD. LEED Reference Guides

A

What is regenerative design?

A. The use of resources to improve society's well being in a way that contributes to the long term renewal of resource and life

B. The use of resources to improve the well-being of a society

C. The use of resources to improve society's well being in a way that does not destroy or undermine the support systems needed for future growth

D. The design of net zero energy projects

A

What is true about setting the preliminary rating of the project?

A. Project fees are assessed based on the preliminary ratingB. The project team cannot change their target certification levelC. The project is guaranteed to achieve the target certification levelD. The preliminary rating determines what credits have been selected to meet the target award level

D

What general documentation is not submitted for LEED certification?

A. Legal contracts

B. Project narrative

C. Elevations

D. Typical floor plans

E. Project photos/drawings

A

An additional cost that a green building project may have compared to a conventional project is:

A. Consultant fees for green building experts

B. Increased prices for selecting a sustainable site

C. Added utility costs

D. Permit fees for plumbing

A

CIR submissions should be done:

A. To determine a project's baseline water use

B. After project registration

C. When filing out the LEED checklist

D. To change the rating system a project is certifying under

B

_____ of a LEED project must be certified under a single rating system.

What LEED developments address specific space types and international requirements?

A. Next version LEED

B. LEED Rating Systems adaptations

C. LEED credit weightings

D. LEED Pilot Credit Library

B

What statements are NOT true regarding the LEED certification process?

A. Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs) have a submission feeB. Appeals for credits can be filed for any of the LEED rating systemsC. The Credit Interpretation Request (CIR) process is available to all rating systems except LEED for Existing BuildingsD. The project administrator must be a LEED AP

C and D

What is submitted to document that the requirements of a credit or prerequisite were met?

A. Building operating plan

B. LEED Scorecard

C. CIR

D. LEED credit form

D

How many of the 110 possible LEED points can be earned for addressing regionally specific environmental issues?

A. 10

B. 2

C. 4

D. 1

C

What may happen if a project does not comply with the minimum program requirements?

A. An alternative compliance path can be used

B. The project team will need to submit a CIR

C. The building's certification may be revoked, if the project has earned a LEED certification

D. Additional fees or fines may be incurred

C

At what point can a project earn points for credits?

A. After the LEED Scorecard is completed and submittedB. After the statement of work has been uploaded to LEED OnlineC. After the construction phaseD. After the design phase

C

What is an area below flood plain?

A. Less than 3' above the areas defined by USGBC

B. Less than 10' above areas defined by GBCI

C. Less than 5' above areas defined by FEMA

D. Less than 10' above areas defined by FEMA

C

What does an area below flood plain fall under?

A. 50 year flood plain

B. 100 year flood plain

C. 25 year flood plain

D. 10 year flood plain

B

Who defines prime farm land?

A. Federal regulations

B. USGBC

C. Clean Water Act

D. U.S. Department of Agriculture

D

What and who defines wetlands?

A. Within 100' defined by Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

B. Within 75' defined by U.S. Department of Agriculture

C. Within 50' defined by Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

D. Within 50' regulated by Clean Water Act (CWA)

A

Who defines flood plains?

A. Clean Water Act

B. FEMA

C. U.S. Department of Agriculture

D. Code of Federal Regulations

B

Who regulates land close to lakes, streams or other bodies of water and at what distance is the requirement:

A. Within 50' regulated by FEMA

B. Within 100' regulated by FEMA

C. Within 50' regulated by Clean Water Act (CWA)

D. Within 50' regulated by USDA

C

Who defines a brownfield?

A. USDA

B. FDA

C. EPA

D. CWA

C

What is not considered a previously developed site?

A. Previously built on

B. Has been graded

C. Contained a structure

D. Greenfield

D

What is urban sprawl?

A. High density relies on auto use

B. Medium density relies on auto use

C. Low density relies on auto use

D. Low density relies on no auto use

C

A density radius is used to determine if a project is located in a dense area.